In the latest edition of One Stubborn Thing, ONE's President and CEO, Amb. Mark Green (ret.) shares his remarks from #IRFSummitNorthAfrica, which convened earlier this week in Casablanca. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/ambmarkg...

“To Share A Tunic With Him Who Has None”

Remarks from the International Religious Freedom Summit North Africa

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In the latest edition of One Stubborn Thing, ONE's President & CEO, Amb. Mark Green (ret.) reflects on why trade is about more than transactions, and what this means for the future of U.S. - Africa engagement. Read more below.👇🏽 ambmarkgreen1.substack.com/p/more-than-...

More Than Transactions: Trade Across Africa

One Stubborn Thing: In 2003, China was the largest trading partner for 18 African countries. It's now the top partner for 52.

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Every month, around 500 nurses leave Ghana to work abroad. It's a statistic that tells a much bigger story. Our CEO Mark Green explores what's needed to build and retain the health workforce that Africans depend on. Read more: shorturl.at/caIuS

Africa is Losing Its Health Care Talent

ONE Stubborn Thing: On average, 500 nurses leave Ghana each month to work in the West.

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The stories we tell about Africa shape the decisions we make. In ONE Stubborn Thing, our President & CEO Mark Andrew Green explores why facts, not assumptions, should guide how we understand Africa and the opportunities ahead. Read more via Substack: ambmarkgreen1.substack.com/p/one-stubbo...

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“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” —John Adams

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In their latest piece for African Business, David McNair and Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli explore what the Hormuz shock reveals about a deeper challenge facing African economies. Read their analysis here 👇🏽 african.business/2026/06/ener...

Hormuz shock is a wakeup call to reduce structural dependence - African Business

The war shows that Africa imports too much fuel and fertilisers from regions and actors over which it has no influence and little leverage.

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Meet Ambassador Mark A. Green, ONE’s new President and CEO. With decades of experience in diplomacy, development, and partnerships — and deep ties to Africa — Mark joins us at a pivotal moment as we continue to advance opportunities and healthier lives across the continent. Welcome to ONE, Mark. 👏

African athletes aren’t just competing in global sport — they’re helping define it. 🌍 From football to rugby, Africa makes the world. As we continue to celebrate Africa Day, learn more below and share to celebrate the impact continuing to inspire the world. #AfricaMakesTheWorld #AfricaDay2026

Africa Day is May 25 — and we’re celebrating what the world already knows: Africa makes the world. 🌍 From Afrobeats to fashion to film, Africa is shaping global culture every single day and its influence is only growing. See the impact at scale below 👇🏽 #AfricaMakesTheWorld #AfricaDay #Culture

Health workers across DRC and Uganda are already working to contain the Ebola outbreak. But preparedness can’t start once a crisis escalates. Strong health systems, surveillance, and local public health institutions need sustained investment long before emergencies happen. Learn more below ⬇️

Across the continent, African-led innovation, creativity, and solutions are already shaping our shared future 🌍 Africa isn’t waiting to contribute to the world — it already is. Join us in changing the narrative. #AfricaDay2026 #AfricaMakesTheWorld

Africa’s greatest resource has always been its people and across the continent, they are proving what’s possible by building businesses and creating solutions. The world can’t afford to overlook Africa’s potential — because Africa makes the world. #AfricaDay2026 #AfricaMakesTheWorld

Africa is not waiting for solutions. It is building them. By 2030, Africa will have the world’s largest workforce. 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies are African. Consumer spending is projected to hit $2.5T. This isn’t potential. It’s global economic power. Learn more. ⬇️ #AfricaDay2026

Africa is shaping the future. 🌍 From entrepreneurship to technology to culture, people across Africa are driving progress worth investing in. As we count down to #AfricaDay2026, we’re celebrating African leadership, innovation, and impact all month long! Africa Makes the World. 👏🏽✨

Africa is leading the fight to end malaria — but finishing the job takes global follow-through. Now’s the moment to partner, invest, and reach the communities most at risk. 🌍🤝🏽 #WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria

If health systems don’t work for women at the community level, then they fail where it matters most. #Futuremaker Dr. Githinji Gitahi is calling on leaders to face that reality. We know what saves lives — the challenge is ensuring quality care reaches every woman, in every community. 🤝🏽🌍

Africa is building the future. Partner with what’s working and watch progress scale. 🤝🏽📈🌍

Sudan has faced devastating conflict since April 2023—now the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. This week, as world leaders meet in Berlin, this is a moment to call for action: Ceasefire, protect civilians, and step up funding. ✊🏽 Inaction is not an option. #StandWithSudan 🇸🇩

Because solidarity isn’t just a value — it’s how vaccines get delivered, systems get funded, and lives get saved. The question is: are we showing up for it? How are you showing up for solidarity right now?

New OECD data released today reveals a troubling trend: Global aid is falling at a record pace — putting health, stability, and shared prosperity at risk. Expand this thread for more.🧵 (1/9)

For millions of families, a child’s fifth birthday isn’t just a milestone — it’s a turning point. And when more children survive, communities are stronger, and our shared future becomes more secure. 💪🏽 #WorldHealthDay

African countries can pay up to 5x more to borrow — not due to higher risk, but biased global systems. That means less for health, jobs, and growth. It’s time to rewrite the rules. Africa isn’t a risk — it’s a return. 🌍📈

Kemisola Bolarinwa is a #Futuremaker — turning bold ideas into lifesaving impact. She designed a cancer-detecting smart bra — using sensors to detect early-stage cancer before symptoms appear. That’s what a Futuremaker does: builds solutions that change what’s possible. 👏 ✅

With the right partnerships and fair financing, we can unlock opportunity, drive growth, and deliver real results in Africa. Join us in amplifying this narrative 🤝🏽

It’s time to build a global financial system that is fairer, more transparent, and works for Africa. 🌍

We’re spotlighting some of the women helping drive progress around the world. Every day they prove that when women thrive, communities grow stronger and opportunities expand for everyone 👏🏽 Tag a woman who inspires you and deserves to be celebrated 👇🏽 #IWD

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate all women — the leaders, the advocates, activists, and more who are showing up for their communities and changing the world for the better. 👏🏽 #IWD #IWD2025

This is more than a milestone — it’s generations of children protected, families strengthened, and futures unlocked. With continued investment, we can protect millions more children from preventable diseases and build stronger health systems 💉🌍

A healthier world doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when we choose to invest in prevention, strong health systems, and access for everyone. 💪

When we invest in protecting babies, we’re not just saving lives. We’re strengthening health systems, supporting families, and protecting futures. That’s how progress compounds.📈👏🏽

In just over two decades, millions more children have celebrated birthdays, started school, and stepped confidently into their futures. Now we must protect those gains and go even further, so every child, everywhere, can have those same opportunities. 🙌🏼🌍